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Cory Thompson April 17, 2018

Should You Pay Discount Points When You Get Your Mortgage?

One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it to buy “discount points” to lower your interest rate.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Discount Points, Mortgage, Tax Deduction

Cory Thompson April 12, 2018

Look Beyond The Interest Rate: What Else Matters When Choosing A Mortgage Lender?

Most consumers securing a mortgage plan to remain in that loan for 30 years. During that time, the borrower maintains a relationship with the loan servicer or lender. Most often, home buyers do not think twice about who the mortgage lender is, but rather focus on the interest rates offered.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Interest Rates, Mortgage, Mortgage Lenders

Cory Thompson April 11, 2018

How The 2018 Tax Changes Can Affect Your Mortgage

When the chatter was at its peak on the 2018 tax law changes being proposed, one of the big areas of concern for homeowners was the elimination of the mortgage interest deduction. Right behind that issue was a similar treatment with regards to property tax deductions.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Tax Deduction, Taxes

Cory Thompson April 10, 2018

Manage These 3 Items Before Applying For A Mortgage

Mortgage lenders weigh the risk of getting their principal and interest paid back by looking at the qualities of the prospective borrower. Due to the amount of money being requested and lent to purchase homes, those requirements can become daunting.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Buyer, Home Financing, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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